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India has stated it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve _______________ of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power. 

A) 20% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40%

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India has said it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 40% of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuelbased energy resources, mainly renewable power. The statement comes ahead of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Paris in December 2015, where countries would try to forge a new global climate agreement based on “climate justice" and principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: But when it comes to negative human rights reports or one on the environment, it rubbishes them.
Q: This kind of behaviour isn’t going to solve the problem.
R: Every government is quick to accept reports that give it a pat on the back – as the Indian government was after the latest ease of doing business report.
S: No government likes negative reports on its performance.

A) RSPQ B) PRSQ
C) SRPQ D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SRPQ

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What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 12 Ω and 24 Ω connected in parallel?

A) 36 B) 8
C) 16 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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__________ amends the Constitution.

A) Ministry of Defence B) Prime Minister's Office
C) Parliament D) Securities and Exchange Board of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parliament

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Ornithophily is effected by

A) snails B) bats
C) insects D) birds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) birds

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The radius of curvature of a concave mirror is 30 cm. Following Cartesian Sign Convention, its focal length is expressed as

A) -30 cm B) -15 cm
C) +30 cm D) +15 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -15 cm

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On 22 November 2017, cabinet approved expansion of which mission for a Pan India coverage in all the 640 districts of the country?

A) Make in India B) Swatchh Bhara
C) Beti Bachao Beti padhao D) Skill India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Beti Bachao Beti padhao

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The beach sands of Kerala are rich in

A) Calcium B) Radium
C) Thorium D) Manganese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thorium

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